Micron RS-2 Operating Instructions Manual

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MICRON RS SERIES

FEATURES:

• Simple operation via 5-way navigation switch and
LCD display with electroluminescent backlight

• Volume & tone settings

• Eight rollerwheel sensitivity settings

• Eight vibration sensitivity settings (RS1 only)

• “see-saw effect” elimination feature, to reduce false
triggering (RS1 and RS2 only)

• “Quick-mute” feature to prevent nuisance triggering
whilst setting rod

• 20 second latching high visibility white LED, with
user-configurable coloured lenses

• Light pipe technology for wide viewing angle

• High output weatherproof speaker

• Audible & visual dropback indication (RS1 and RS2
only)

• Power-out socket for Illuminated Swingers &

Hangers, with night illumination feature

• 4 magnet rollerwheel – specially shaped to reduce
line skate and in its own separate compartment to
prevent water ingress

• Digital circuitry

• Non-volatile storage of settings (all settings are
retained in memory indefinitely, even if batteries
are removed)

• Low battery drain

• Battery level display

• Weatherproof sealed case

• Protective coated electronics

• Betalight slots

• Rigid bolt and locking ring for safe solid attachment

• In-built FM radio transmitter, with up to 500 metre
transmission range

• Range test feature

• 2-way range check feature (when used with I-COM
interactive transceiver)

• Compatible with RX3 receiver and I-COM interactive

transceiver

• Full 2-way remote control and range checking, when
used with I-COM transceiver

• Factory pre-set unique identifying code (no need to
set code switches)

• Receiver auto-detect feature – unit will detect if it
is registered to an RX3 or an I-COM and will
disable 2-way communication features if not
needed, to conserve battery power.

• PIN code security feature (when used with I-COM
interactive transceiver).

MICRON RS SERIES

5-WAY NAVIGATION SWITCH

The Micron RS models are controlled entirely by a 5­way “navigation” switch, which can move in left ,
right , up and down directions and can
also be pushed in the centre , as follows –

TO SWITCH UNIT ON

Press and release the centre , of the navigation
switch. The unit will emit a three-tone beep and the
display will illuminate, showing the default editing
screen as follows -

NOTE: Diagram shown is Micron RS1. RS2 does not
have the centre (vibration) icon shown in the display.

The speaker icon will be flashing initially. If the user
does not touch the navigation switch any further, the
display will clear after approx 10 seconds and the
backlight will go out. The battery level icon will remain,
however,to show that the unit is switched on.

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TO SWITCH UNIT OFF

Press and HOLD DOWN the centre , of the naviga­tion switch, for at least 2 seconds. As soon as the
centre is pressed, the display will illuminate (if it was
not illuminated already). After 2 seconds, the back­light will switch off, the display will clear completely
and the unit will emit a single long, low beep, with a
brief flash of the main LED, indicating that the unit is
switched off.

TO CHANGE SETTINGS

The same procedure is used to change all settings of
the unit –

Firstly, enter the default editing screen by pressing
the navigation switch in any direction . The unit will
emit a “pop” sound and the display will illuminate.
Using , and , scroll through to the icon relating
to the setting to be changed. The meanings of the
icons are as follows –

VOLUME ICON – volume can be adjusted
from 1 (minimum) to 8 (maximum)

TONE ICON – tone can be adjusted from 1
(lowest tone) to 8 (highest tone)

ROLLERWHEEL SENSITIVITY – can be adjust­ed from 1 (minimum) to 8 (maximum)

VIBRATION ICON – can be adjusted from 1
(off) to 8 (maximum) (Micron RS1 only –
not implemented on RS2)

NIGHTLIGHT BRIGHTNESS – can be
adjusted from 1 (off) to 8 (maximum)

RANGE TEST ICON – see later notes

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the display to clear.

NOTES

• If no further keys are pressed, the display will clear
(except for the battery level icon) and the backlight
will switch off, after 10 seconds

• To re-enter editing mode, simply press any direction
key.

• When changing nightlight settings, the nightlight will
NOT illuminate until the display clears and the
display backlight switches off. This is because the
display backlight is very much brighter than the
nightlight. In order to make nightlight setting more
convenient, the display will clear after only 2.5
seconds, when changing nightlight settings.

• When setting vibration sensitivity (RS1 only) and
nightlight brightness, the minimum level (1 bar)
switches the feature off entirely (i.e. there is no
“zero” setting)

ROLLERWHEEL SENSITIVITY FUNCTION

The rollerwheel sensitivity function allows the user to
select 8 different levels of sensitivity.
Minimum sensitivity (1 level bar showing), requires
the largest line movement to cause a trigger.
Maximum sensitivity (8 level bars showing) requires
the smallest line movement to cause a trigger.

The Micron RS1 & RS2 incorporate a “see-saw effect”
elimination feature - in all sensitivity settings (except
maximum), the line must travel the specified distance
in the same direction, in order to trigger the unit. Any
movement in the opposite direction will reset the dis­tance counter to zero. This can substantially reduce,
or eliminate, false triggering caused by wind and
water movement.
Once the unit has been triggered, it automatically
switches to maximum sensitivity, irrespective of the
sensitivity setting, to accurately reflect a fast run.

Each icon will flash in turn, as it is selected. When the
required icon is flashing, press on the navigation
switch, to edit the chosen setting. The display will
change to show the current level. As an example, the
following might be shown, if rollerwheel sensitivity was
selected –

In this example, 8 level bars are showing, so the
rollerwheel sensitivity is set to maximum.

To change a setting, simply use the and direc­tions of the navigation switch, to increase or decrease
the number of bars showing.

When the desired level has been set, press on
the navigation switch, to return to the default editing
screen . Other settings can now be selected and
altered as required. If the user does not wish to alter
any further settings, then there is no need to return
to the default editing screen. The display will clear
itself after 10 seconds.

AUDIBLE INDICATIONS

• When setting volume, a two-tone ascending or
descending tone will be heard at the new volume
setting, each time it is changed

• When setting tone, a single tone, at the new tone
setting, will be heard each time it is changed

• For all other parameters, a short high “click” will be
heard on each key press

• The bite alarm will continue to work as normal when
changing settings – i.e. the user can trigger the
rollerwheel or vibration sensor (RS1 only), to check
the effect of the new settings, without waiting for

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NOTE: if the display is already showing the default
editing screen, it is only necessary to press once

.

In this condition, the bite alarm will not respond to
any rollerwheel movement or vibration triggers, until
quick-mute is disabled.
Todisable quick-mute – simply press and release the
navigation switch in any direction. The unit will then
revert to normal operation. Note that the unit will
remain in quick-mute mode, until cancelled by the
user!

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION

The battery level icon gives a constant indication of
the battery condition, which is shown at all times
when the unit is switched on.

VIBRATION SENSITIVITY FUNCTION
(MICRON RS1 ONLY)

The vibration sensitivity function provides 8 levels of
vibration sensitivity from “off” (1 level bar showing) to
maximum (8 level bars showing).
The vibration sensing function operates independently
of the rollerwheel movement sensing,

NIGHTLIGHT FUNCTION

The nightlight function provides 8 levels of brightness
from “off” (1 level bar showing) to maximum (8 level
bars showing).

Use of the nightlight function will increase the power
consumption of the unit and reduce battery life slight­ly. For this reason, it is recommended that the user
selects the lowest brightness level that gives ade­quate illumination. In addition, the nightlight feature
should be disabled when not required. To remind the
user that nightlight is on, the nightlight icon will con-

tinue to show on the display at all times, when the
nightlight function is enabled.

Note that the nightlight is temporarily disabled when­ever the display backlight or main LED are illuminated.

“QUICK-MUTE” FUNCTION

The “quick-mute” function enables the user to tem­porarily disable the bite alarm whilst placing the rod
and attaching an indicator to the line. This prevents
nuisance triggering, without the need to switch the
alarm off, or adjust the volume.
Toinitiate quick-mute - with the bite alarm already
switched on, simply press and release on the navi­gation switch, twice. The display will illuminate, show­ing just the volume icon, which will be flashing –

4 segments showing – maximum battery level

3 segments showing – battery condition OK

2 segments showing – battery condition OK

1 segment showing – battery level low.
New batteries should be obtained.

No segments showing – batteries must be
replaced immediately, or malfunction may occur

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The Micron RS series operates from 2 x ‘AAA’ cells.
The use of good quality alkaline batteries is strongly
recommended for best performance. When refitting
batteries, ensure correct polarity.
Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not mix differ­ent battery types. Do not mix new batteries with par­tially discharged batteries. Failure to observe this may
result in battery leakage and subsequent damage.

RADIO TRANSMITTER

All Micron RS models have an in-built radio transmit­ter.No setting up of codes is required, the bite alarm
simply needs to be “registered” with the receiver on
first use only. Please see receiver operating instruc­tions for details.

Note that “status tones”, when switching on and
adjusting settings, are not reproduced on the receiver.
Only bite indication tones, either rollerwheel or vibra-

tion, are reproduced on the receiver.
Please see receiver operating instructions, for notes
relating to operating range and receiver placement,
etc.

The RS units can auto-detect whether they have been
registered to an RX3 receiver or an I-COM interactive
transceiver. If registered to an RX3 receiver, all 2-way
communication features are disabled, to conserve bat­tery power.

RANGE TEST MODE

To initiate range test mode, scroll through to the
range test (“antenna”) icon on the default editing
screen and then press or on the navigation
switch. The unit will then start to transmit a sequence
of four beeps, at medium pitch, repeating at intervals
of approximately one second. The user can then walk
away, with the receiver, to their desired location. If the
test signal can still be heard from the receiver, then it

is within reception range. Note that the unit itself will
remain silent whilst in test mode – beeps are heard
from the receiver only, but the LED on the unit will illu­minate.

• If using more than one bite alarm, select range test
mode on ONE unit only. If more than one unit is
placed in test mode, then the test signals will either
be received intermittently, or not received at all.

• If all the bite alarms in use have good batteries,
then it is safe to assume that they will each have
similar transmission range.

The test signal will continue until one of the following
occurs –
(i) Test mode auto-cancels. This will occur

approximately five minutes after selecting test
mode. Both bite alarm and receiver will beep four
times at high pitch, to indicate that test mode
has timed out.

(ii) The unit is triggered by line movement. If this

occurs, then the unit will revert to normal mode
and will give the usual audible and visual
indications of forward or dropback movement.

(iii) The user switches the unit off. This also cancels

test mode and the unit will re-start in normal
mode when switched back on.

• Sensitivity control setting also applies in test mode
– the same amount of line movement is required to
bring the unit out of test mode, as would normally
be required to make it “beep” in normal mode.

• Once the unit has exited test mode, it reverts fully
to normal operation, unless test mode is initiated
again by the user.

• Rollerwheel sensing is disabled for approximately 10
seconds after selecting test mode, to prevent
accidental triggering caused by movement of the
unit, whilst using the navigation switch.

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MAIN LED COLOUR SELECTION

The main bite indication LED is a high-brightness
white LED. A selection of different colour lenses are
supplied, which may be clipped in position, to change
the LED colour.
The LED latches on for 20 seconds after the last bite
indication tone. If a dropback is detected, the LED will
flash. As any bite alarm can be assigned to any LED
on the receiver, there is no need to make any other
changes, when changing LED colour.

EXTERNAL SOCKET FOR ILLUMINATED
SWINGERS AND HANGERS

Remove the rubber bung in the rear case, to gain
access to the illuminated swinger/hanger socket. The
swinger/hanger will be illuminated whenever the main
LED is illuminated and will also flash to indicate a
dropback movement.

The swinger/hanger will also be dimly illuminated when
the nightlight is enabled, to give better visibility at
night.

NOTE: this night illumination feature is not
implemented on Issue 1.0 hardware, but will appear
on production units.

PIN CODE SECURITY FEATURE
(WHEN USED WITH I-COM INTERACTIVE
TRANSCEIVER)

This feature is not implemented in Revision 1.0 soft­ware.

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